

CrowdStrike’s George Kurtz on the security arms race
Jun 10, 2025
George Kurtz, Founder and CEO of CrowdStrike, shares his wealth of knowledge from over 30 years in cybersecurity. He discusses how AI has reshaped the threat landscape, making advanced attack techniques accessible to lower-tier actors. Kurtz reflects on the critical importance of robust infrastructure for scalable security and emphasizes lessons from F1 racing on teamwork and mental toughness in business. He also delves into the evolving strategies necessary to tackle today's complex cybersecurity challenges, driven by emerging AI technologies.
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First Meeting Anecdote
- George Kurtz showed up 30 minutes late to the first meeting with Accel, wearing dark goggles after an eye exam.
- Despite the rocky start, the meeting extended well beyond the hour due to aligned vision on AI and security.
AI Early Inning Insight
- AI in cybersecurity is still in the early stage, similar to the early internet era in 1993.
- The potential of AI to transform security will be much greater than what is visible today.
Democratization of Destruction
- Sophisticated cyberattack methods are being democratized, enabling less skilled actors to launch advanced attacks.
- This 'democratization of destruction' drastically increases the number and speed of attacks globally.